January 2024

Wesley United Methodist Church placed scarves on poles in downtown El Reno as a way to help anyone who might be in need of some extra clothing as temperatures plunged this week. Amy Neathery said the idea is to “reach out” to those neighbors in need by leaving scarves on poles in downtown.

After about 3 1/2 years, Canadian County’s Family Justice Center will be moving to a new home. Cardinal Point will occupy what is now the Canadian County Health Department (CCHD) building at 1023 E. Vandament in Yukon.

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2024 election year can request absentee ballots now using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.

The bidding will soon open to build a future Okarche water treatment plant to help the town solve the problem of dangerously high levels of nitrates. The town has been under an EPA consent order to remove nitrates from the water source. Levels have been high in Okarche for two decades.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed legislation creating a pilot program to allow Oklahoma public schools to create phone-free school sites.

DIVORCES GRANTED Chase Bradley Stevens vs. Kristin Elizabeth Stevens. Leann Robison vs. Michael Wheeler. Matthew R. Babin vs. Angela J. Babin. Julia N. Johnston vs. Rodrigo M. Moline. Dakota Kitchel vs. Jackie Lee Babb. Jeffrey Matthew Gelm vs. Kylie Ann Gelm.

It took less than 15 minutes for El Reno High School’s girls wrestling team to remain undefeated at home, scoring two falls and four forfeit victories en route to a 36-12 decision over Class 5A’s ninth-ranked Hinton.

El Reno High School’s wrestling program held its annual Alumni Night last week prior to the home match against Chickasha. Over a dozen former wrestlers were recognized for their work to build the EHS program over decades.

Despite losing the final four weights, El Reno High School’s wrestling team jumped back into the win column last week to keep bragging rights in the wrestling version of the U.S. 81 Battle with the Indians.

Adelyn Davis made only one late free throw against Gracemont but it was the biggest of her career as Calumet High School’s girls basketball team earned its first win of the season.